Join us while we speak with Kerrie Van Weelden, a clinical therapist who specializes in perinatal mood disorders. We will discuss various postpartum mood disorders, the stigma around mental health issues, and resources available in the postpartum period.

Resources from Kerrie

https://www.postpartum.net/ ( Post Partum Support International, the link provides educational and online support groups and also links to local resources.)

https://mipmdcoalition.org/ Michigan resources and information

Feeling isolated at home with little ones? Or struggling because you or loved ones are working in extra stressful conditions? Dealing with anxiety or depression? Here are some great resources available to pregnant and postpartum Moms during the pandemic!

Ongoing Support Groups

Maternal Wellness Program is offering their weekly support groups on Zoom. https://maternalwellnessprogram.org/about-us-1. Group info is on their Facebook page under events.

Michigan Born and Raised is offering their support group on Zoom. http://www.mibornandraised.com/support-group.html. For more info, go to the website or email mibornraisedinfo@gmail.com.  

Spectrum Health Postpartum Emotional Support Group - Tuesdays from 7:00 to 9:00 pm. https://www.onlineregistrationcenter.com/register/222/page1.asp?m=341&c=4438

Postpartum Support International offers many online support groups. https://www.supportgroupscentral.com/clt_addtllinks_meetings.cfm?cid=17&rno=28

Other Resources

MomsBloom is offering free emotional support to all parents with young children right now. Moms will receive virtual visits from a trained volunteer.
https://momsbloom.org/support
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Kerrie Van Weelden, LMSW PLLC
616-285-5919
www.kerrievanweelden.lmsw.com
https://kerrie-van-weelden.clientsecure.me (link to client portal)
https://www.facebook.com/kerrievanweeldenlmsw/

Please feel comfortable to email me with appointment requests and questions, and I will respond as I am able; however if this is a mental health emergency, please go to your local emergency room or call 911.